Popping a wheelie on a motorcycle is a good way to attract attention, especially from state police.
A Gouldsboro man is charged with fleeing police after troopers patrolling the Casey Highway on Monday night spotted a motorcyclist riding on one wheel.
John Huniyack, 19, address unknown, was riding down the highway alongside another rider at 8:40 p.m., state police said. The troopers attempted a traffic stop near the Jessup exit, but Mr. Huniyack and the other rider fled at a high speed toward Archbald, state police said.
It was not clear Tuesday whether Mr. Huniyack was the rider seen driving on one wheel.
Once the pursuit reached Salem and Living Waters roads in Jefferson Twp., Mr. Huniyack lost control of his motorcycle and wrecked. He tried to pick up his motorcycle and speed off again, but state police were able to nudge it with the bumper of a cruiser, disabling the motorcycle, state police said.
The other motorcyclist escaped. Police were working Tuesday to identify him.
Mr. Huniyack was charged with felony fleeing and eluding and was arraigned at the Lackawanna County Processing Center. He also faces 10 driving citations.
He was released after posting $10,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Monday.
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